Introduction
Maryland Public Television, commonly known as MPT, is a\r\npublic television network that broadcasts throughout the entire state of\r\nMaryland and the District of Columbia and into parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania,\r\nVirginia, and West Virginia. MPT is Maryland's only statewide broadcaster.\r\nHeadquartered in Owings Mills, MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting\r\nService (PBS) and is a producer of both locally and nationally distributed TV\r\nprograms and digital content.\r\n
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Public\r\nTelevision\r\n11767 Owings\r\nMills Blvd\r\nOwings Mills MD\r\n21117\r\n
Main Purpose of Job
This contractual position will support the Production Operations department with\r\nduties that range the full gamut of production to the final product. The position will ensure\r\nthat programs maintain a high standard of technical excellence.� The PS I, PS II, and PS III utilize prompters, Gaffer (Levels 1, 2, and 3), Grip (Levels 1, 2, and 3),\r\nact as Floor Director, Character Generator, including Senior Character\r\nGenerator, Studio Camera Operators, Videographers, Remote Camera Operators,\r\nAudio technicians, Production Director, Production Lighting Director, Production Engineer-in-Charge and/or Editor.\r\n
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:�Graduation\r\nfrom an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency\r\ncertificate.�\r\n�\r\nProduction Specialist I Experience:�\r\nOne (1) year of experience\r\nin the television industry or a�Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university�in Media, Communications, Journalism, or related discipline for the required experience.\r\n\r\nProduction Specialist II Experience:�\r\nThree (3) years\r\nof experience in the television industry.�\r\n\r\nProduction Specialist III Experience:�\r\nFive (5) years\r\nof experience in the television industry.\r\n\r\n
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in\r\nthis classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a\r\nmotor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a\r\nmotor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide\r\nsufficient information on your application to show that you meet the\r\nqualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider\r\ninformation submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be\r\nplaced on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.�\r\nFor\r\neducation obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American\r\neducation as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be\r\nprovided prior to hire.\r\n
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The\r\nassessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience\r\nrelated to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you\r\nprovide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please\r\nreport all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\nResumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the\r\nonline or paper application.\r\n
BENEFITS
\r\n\r\nContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n\r\n
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online applications are�Strongly�recommended. However, if\r\nyou are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire) may be submitted to Maryland Public Television – HR, 11767\r\nOwings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills, MD 21117.�Paper application materials\r\nmust be received by the closing date for the recruitment.� No postmarks\r\nwill be accepted.�\r\nIf\r\nadditional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If\r\nyou are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to\r\n410-581-4382.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted\r\nfor this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the\r\nclosing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact S\r\nHudson at 410-581-4267.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with\r\nyour user account or have general questions about the online application\r\nsystem, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment\r\nand Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate\r\naccommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by\r\ncalling: MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe\r\nthank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople\r\nwith disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs\r\nan equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining\r\nand promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n
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